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Community Education

Our community education classes are devoted to prevention, early intervention and health education; the forerunners of health care today. We offer programs for people of all ages including children, parents, parents-to-be and grandparents.

BLS (CPR) and First Aid classes are also offered. All courses comply with standards set by the American Heart Association and lead to American Heart Association certification. These courses are taught by an American Heart Association certified trainer.

First Aid

BLS (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals

Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation

Cholesterol Screenings

Be a Better Babysitter

Heartsaver CPR+AED

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Support Groups that Meet at the Education Center

Name of group

Purpose/Description

Frequency (2018)

BNI—Profit Builders

A Business Networking Group.

Every Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.

The Compassionate Friends

A national nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation and no individual membership fees or dues are charged. All bereaved family members are welcome.

3rd Thursday of each month 7-9:30 p.m.

Greater Lafayette Babywearing Meeting

Provides support and education regarding safe babywearing.

1st Sunday of each month 2-4 p.m. starting in January 2017

Indiana Gluten Intolerance Support Team

Teaches people about celiac disease and eating gluten free.

Meets 4 times a year (generally) on Sundays

La Leche League Evening Meeting

We provide breastfeeding & mothering information and support to any interested women.

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Nurse practitioners (NP) are advanced practice registered nurses that manage acute and chronic medical conditions, both physical and mental, through history and physical exam and the ordering of diagnostic tests and medical treatments. NPs are qualified to diagnose medical problems, order treatments, perform advanced procedures, prescribe medications, and make referrals for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions within their scope of practice. Their education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other undergraduate degree, and requires a license as a registered nurse (RN) and experience as an RN in a health care setting. They must graduate from an accredited graduate (MSN) or doctoral (DNP) program and achieve a board certification.

Physician assistants (PA) typically obtain medical histories, perform examinations and procedures, order treatments, diagnose diseases, prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic tests, refer patients to specialists as required, and first or second-assist in surgery. Their education includes a bachelor’s degree, extensive clinical training from an accredited PA program and they must obtain a license to practice as a physician assistant.